New Definition of Senior Starts March 1 for Greater Sudbury Transit Fares

For Immediate Release            
Thursday, February 11, 2016

New Definition of Senior Starts March 1 for Greater Sudbury Transit Fares

City of Greater Sudbury Council has approved an amendment to the miscellaneous user fee by-law that redefines the starting age for discounted transit fares from age 55 to age 65. A review of transit fares found that Greater Sudbury was one of only two public transit providers across Ontario offering discounts to passengers starting at age 55.

As of March 1, 2016, passengers age 65 plus will qualify for a seniors’ discount. Passengers ages 55 to 64 will pay regular adult fare. These changes will also affect ride cards and 31-day passes.

A Greater Sudbury Transit photo identification card is required for discount fares and for 31-day passes. Passengers age 65 plus must exchange their current photo identification card to continue to qualify for discount fares plus free fare on Mondays, starting March 1. Passengers ages 55 to 64 must exchange their current photo identification card when purchasing a 31-day pass.

New photo identification will be exchanged free of charge at the Downtown Transit Terminal Kiosk, 9 Elm Street, Sudbury beginning Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Passengers age 65 plus must show proof of age to receive a Senior Photo I.D. As of March 1, passengers ages 55 to 64 must pay the difference between adult and senior fares to exchange “Older Adult” 31-day passes and ride cards for “Adult” passes and ride cards.

New fare structures also apply to registered clients of Handi-Transit to match conventional public transit. Photo identification is not required on Handi-Transit.

The Transit Terminal Kiosk is open Mondays to Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please dial 705-675-3333 or visit www.greatersudbury.ca/transit

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